CSC resets with inward look

Computer Sciences Corp. spent much of 2012 adjusting some contracts and trying to hold onto others.

In March, CSC restructured its $3.7 billion, problem-plagued IT contract with the United Kingdom’s National Health Service to deliver healthcare solutions and services. And it corrected security problems in the cloud-based Google e-mail system CSC had been building for Los Angeles municipal workers.

Lockheed keeps No. 1 spot amidst changes

This year marks Lockheed Martin Corp.’s 19th straight appearance as the No. 1 ranked company on the Washington Technology Top 100, but this past year also marks a year of great change at the company.

The Bethesda, Md.-based defense contractor has a new CEO in Marillyn Hewson. She replaced Bob Stevens, who remains chairman, at least for now. Hewson is slated to become chairman later this year.

Proactive steps sharpen L-3 focus

Last July L-3 Communications Inc. spun off its Engility Holdings Inc. unit and combined its cyber, intelligence and security solutions businesses into a newly formed National Security Solutions group.

Although it is still a work in progress, said Les Rose, president of NSS, “Clearly the spinoff of Engility was a success from L-3’s perspective” because it allowed L-3 to focus its efforts on cyber, intelligence and operational infrastructure solutions, the areas that the company believes has the greatest potential for growth in a tough government market.

Tight budgets, tougher competition drive change for the Top 100

Sequestration, budget cuts, contract delays and uncertainty are all watchwords for government contractors today as they face a dark and troubled market.

At the same time, there are cybersecurity, mobility, cloud computing, big data and health IT. Those technologies are revolutionizing how the government operates and are a boon for any company that has mastered them.

Eight win $7B contract for systems engineering

Eight companies have won a $7 billion task order with the U.S. Army contract to provide software and systems engineering services.

Under this cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, these eight companies will provide software and systems engineering services in support of the Army’s Software Engineering Center.

Navy awards $12.8M engineering contract

Epsilon Systems Solutions of San Diego has won a $12.8 million contract with the U.S. Navy to provide professional and engineering support services for the Southwest Regional Maintenance Center.

This cost-plus-fixed-fee contract has a base of $6.9 million and was not competed but is a sole-source contract.

Northrop realigns, cuts costs to improve performance

Amid what chairman, president and CEO Wes Bush has bluntly termed federal budget “turmoil,” Northrop Grumman Corp. is putting a laser beam on basics: realigning its portfolio to focus on crucial customer requirements, ensuring robust program performance and using innovation to propel more affordable products and services for customers.

Focus on BD, M&A fuels CACI strategy

When CACI International Inc. hired Ken Asbury as its new president and chief executive officer in February, it got what it needed—a business development guru.

“I come from a business development background,” he said. “That’s how I made my bones in the business.” He joined CACI after 27 years in the executive ranks at Lockheed Martin.

Early prep helps Boeing weather downturn

Like the radar in its jetliners, the Boeing Co. spent much of 2012 looking ahead in hopes of avoiding the gathering federal fiscal storms, including the threat of sequestration.

The result? Last year was a very good year, said Dewey R. Houck II. “It culminated in the combination of two businesses into a very strong division” and some news sales territories.

More awards for $22B Eagle contract

Six more companies have won spots on the Homeland Security Department’s $22 billion Eagle II contract.

This time, the winners are service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses in the functional Category 1 for service delivery such as integration, software development and operations and maintenance.